Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter EARLTON - The Earlton Winterfest is being rolled out for a rollicking good time February 8 to 10.Once again, the Earlton arena will be the hub of activities.With the promise of milder weather than that which was experienced through January, people will be able to take in the
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Something sweet in the middle of winter
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter HAILEYBURY - It's the middle of winter and it's time to turn our thoughts to things that are warm, sweet and cheering.As Valentine's Day approaches, the Temiskaming Art Gallery is working to serve up some cheer in delicious, loving heaps.Sights, sounds, and tastes, as well as many friendly
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An amazing world
By Darlene WroeOne of the things I would do differently if I had my childhood to live again is that I would listen to the birds more.They were so abundant when I was a child that I didn't realize or think that several decades later there would be far fewer
Thanking the winter heroes
The middle of winter is the hardest time of year for many people, and for homes, town infrastructure and roads as well.This is the time of year when, if something is going to go wrong, it probably will.When things do go wrong though, there are people on call in various
Special weather statement from Environment Canada:
In effect for: Kirkland Lake – Englehart New Liskeard – TemagamiA wintry mix expected beginning Thursday afternoon.Snow or ice pellets along with a risk of freezing rain will begin Thursday afternoon and taper off early Friday morning. Snowfall and ice pellet accumulations will vary widely but could reach up to
Cubs start GNML playoffs Thursday
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – The second season begins this week for the New Liskeard Cubs.The confusion as to when and where games will be played was cleared up Monday night.New Liskeard will be in Sault Ste. Marie Thursday, February 7, to play the Rivercity Motorsports Major Midget Thunderbirds.They’re back
Local teams win titles at Challenge Cup
Steven Larocque Speaker Editor TEMISKAMING SHORES – Once the dust – better make that ice shavings - had settled, a pair of local teams came away with gold medals on Sunday.The annual Tri-Town Toyota Challenge Cup, hosted by the Temiskaming Shores Minor Hockey Association (TSMHA) was held February 1-3.The 15-team tournament saw
Chris Collins Memorial a memorable event
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — If you looked around, his big wide smile was mirrored in the faces of the players at the Chris Collins Memorial Basketball Tournament last week.“Everyone was having a good time. The level of participation speaks to Chris and how people feel about him. I didn’t
Highway 11 motor vehicle collision claims a life
COLEMAN TOWNSHIP (Staff) — A two-vehicle collision on Highway 11, in Coleman Township, on Wednesday, January 30, has claimed the life of a 57-year-old Timmins man.The Ontario Provincial Police Temiskaming Detachment say a sport utility vehicle (SUV) was northbound and a pickup truck was southbound on Highway 11 when the